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Newspaper
Camden Weekly Journal
Location
Camden, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1854
Page
2
The Lancaster Ledger recounts chaotic military moves and revolts around the Mesilla Valley with reports of troops, detachments, and battles. It notes fever outbreaks in New Orleans and cautions on mortality while listing various officers, prisons, and local authorities amid ongoing unrest.
The Baltimore Patriot notes that New York Whig resolutions push abolitionist aims, threaten constitutional order, and seek sectional control. Editors condemn the move as a hijacking of a great party and warn readers they reject its alignment with Massachusetts fusionists and any plan that disrespects national principles.
A fragment discusses rising desire for new political parties in response to discredited old sects and old standards. It cites neo political groups and the Know Nothings, arguing division weakens opposition. The piece advocates unity under Democratic principles as the durable creed.
Jagged OCR fragment from a 19th century newspaper discusses reconstruction of the era, mentions the Journal and notable figures like Jackson and Warren Jr. It references political parties, treaties, and a violent homicide case, with scattered names and places indicating a broad partisan and regional news mix.
The Charleston Courier reports steamers from Savannah and Charleston may pass Jacksonville if they present a valid bill of health. They must stop at quarantine to unload mail and limited passengers for no more than twelve hours, then resume to deliver freight and passengers upon a clear health certificate.
The Wionebore register notes dividend rates for the Bank of Naw Kerry at 8 percent and the Bank of Suirfield at 10 percent for six months, payable October 2. The report praises bank officers. Also reported is a decline in yellow fever cases in Charleston with 25 deaths for the week ending Sunday night.
The Savannah Georgian reports the death of Hon. Joseph W. Jackson, former congressman from the Savannah district, who died of yellow fever at his residence. Jackson was a former mayor of Savannah and served in the Georgia Legislature. The item also notes political shifts, crop reports from North Carolina, a Yale diploma recipient, and various legal and economic items.
A letter from Montgomery Moses and G W P Sumterville urges Rev Clersy to support temperance efforts, calling on clergy to address congregations nationwide. The appeal stresses moral influence, sobriety, and social renewal, citing ongoing resolutions and the duty to guide erring individuals toward usefulness.
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